State Police have been searching for a homicide suspect in the Brighton-Paul Smiths area. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Anthony G. Bechand, 53, was the live-in boyfriend of Amanda Rodriguez, 41, whose body was found by Cohoes Police in their Cohoes home on Sunday morning. Cohoes Police say Bechand has ties to this area, but … Read more
The Lake Placid Classic returns on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the North Elba Show Grounds. Now in its 54th year, the race continues its tradition of bringing runners together from near and far for an event that is 100% non-profit and community driven. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, new this year, the Lake Placid … Read more
New York State’s 2025 fall foliage season is underway, with the first signs of the spectacular seasonal colors to come appearing in all Upstate New York regions. The most significant changes are expected in The Adirondacks and Catskills, according to the field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I … Read more
After months of withholding documents, the Adirondack Park Agency is promising a more transparent process detailing the plans for a new headquarters in Saranac Lake. The agency addressed its proposal with a presentation and additional records posted to its website last week, reports the Adirondack Almanack. The agency’s “preferred site,” remains the former Paul Smith’s … Read more
As the Saranac Lake Central School District’s enrollment continues to shrink, the district is creating a advisory committee focused on reorganizing numerous aspects of its operations for efficiency — things like how best to use its buildings, its staff size, how to distribute students and staff, its bus routes and the classes it offers. According … Read more
The Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit is slated to return for its 10th year on Sept. 24 at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the summit focuses on road salt reduction and best practices for both public and private surface applicators and has a focus on … Read more
The town of North Elba has hired Amy Schuler, a Saranac Lake native, as its new finance officer. She will replace Catherine Edman, who is retiring this year after more than two decades in the role. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Schuler has roots in the Tri-Lakes area that go back at least five generations … Read more
The Adirondack Park Agency has released more information about its conceptual plan for a new headquarters in Saranac Lake, including a broad cost breakdown, rough building designs and potential building features. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the $40 million project would renovate the downtown 1-3 Main St. building — the historic site of the Paul … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force is asking for input regarding the local government’s environmental initiatives to curb the effects of the changing climate. Sun Community News reports residents are encouraged to complete a survey that will be sent via email, available for pickup at various locations throughout Saranac Lake, and … Read more
The “Miracle On Ice” is widely considered the greatest sports moment in U.S. history. Now, the 20 men from the team are one step closer to receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor. In Washington, D.C., this week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that would award the American sporting heroes a different kind of gold … Read more